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A photograph of a crowded hall with a large audience seated on the floor in silhouette, facing a raised stage at the far end. Balloons in red, yellow, green, blue and orange hang in strings across the ceiling. On the stage, several figures in orange and saffron clothing stand around a decorated deity murti and a large ornate figure, with a flower-decorated backdrop behind. An ornate umbrella stands near the front, and carved wooden figures and framed panels line the left side of the hall. A man in a light shirt stands at the right edge of the stage. The scene appears to be a festival program or cultural performance.

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A dim open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, hung with rows of colourful balloons in red, orange, yellow, green and blue. Hundreds of seated devotees in white fill the foreground, shown as dark silhouettes. On a raised platform at the back, several figures in saffron and orange robes stand near a decorated deity murti framed by a large ornate backdrop, with a black umbrella held overhead. Flanking the stage are carved wooden figures and garlanded statues. The scene suggests a festival programme or darshan in progress.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25A large crowd of seated devotees, mostly in white clothes, faces a lit stage inside a covered open hall decorated with colourful paper lanterns and hanging gourds. On the stage, several robed priests in orange and saffron stand near a decorated deity murti with a tall ornate backdrop and a striped canopy. A ceremonial parasol with a patterned top stands at left beside brass or wooden ritual items. The setting suggests a temple-style puja or darshan held outdoors through the open back wall.2008-12-25A large crowd of devotees dressed mostly in white sits on the floor of a covered hall decorated with multicoloured balloons and orange pennants strung across the ceiling. At the far end, a deity murti is decorated with garlands and stands on a raised platform before a red-curtained shrine. Several robed figures in orange stand near the altar, and a figure in white stands at the right edge. Ornate painted pillars with floral patterns frame the hall, and a carved golden figure and a decorated ceremonial stand are visible at the left. The scene suggests a festival gathering or darshan.2008-12-25A large crowd of devotees, mostly dressed in white, sits on the floor of an open-sided hall decorated with colourful balloons and orange and multicoloured bunting. At the front, a decorated altar holds a deity murti and floral garlands, with several priests in saffron and orange robes performing a puja. A tall tiered decorative stand with a canopy stands at the left. Another partly visible figure in white stands near the altar. Wall panels with patterned borders and banners frame the scene, all under a corrugated roof.2008-12-25Wide view of an indoor hall during a Brahmotsavam celebration, with a large crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a stage. Many wear white clothes, while some women wear saffron and pink saris. Balloons in green, pink, yellow, blue and orange hang in rows from the ceiling, strung with orange banners. Decorative pillars painted with floral patterns and birds frame the hall. On the stage, a deity murti decorated with garlands is backed by red drapes, with several robed figures in saffron standing near it. Brass lamps and ornate ceremonial objects sit on a table at left.2008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25December 25 20082008-12-25A photograph of a crowded indoor hall decorated with balloons in pink, green, blue, white and orange hung from a metal roof, with orange and white banners. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes, some in orange and red, face a stage at the far end. On the stage, figures in orange robes stand near a decorated deity murti and a central altar, and a tall ornate yellow umbrella stands in front of the stage. Gold and floral ornaments decorate a table at the left and the pillars display painted floral panels. Many people fill the foreground and middle of the hall, including children seated in front.2008-12-25